What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Vincent Mimoun-Prat WP PT-Viewer wp-ptviewer allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects WP PT-Viewer: from n/a through <= 2.0.2.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
WP PT-Viewer versions 2.0.2 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users. The vulnerability requires user interaction—victims must visit a crafted link or page. Successful exploitation can compromise user sessions, steal data, or deface site content.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious JavaScript that runs in other users' browsers when they visit a crafted page.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Site visitors may have their sessions hijacked, credentials stolen, or see defaced content without warning.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
No authentication required. Victim must click a malicious link or visit an attacker-controlled page.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
January 16, 2025
CVE published
May 11, 2026
Record updated